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Man who shattered spine in fall from third-floor balcony on a mission
['Julia Baker']
Hereford Times | News
Kierson Wise, from Herefordshire, was just 23 when he suffered a life-altering injury that left him with shattered lumbar vertebrae and damaged his spinal cord.
That experience reignited his passion for cycling, and he now works for the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, which aims to make cycling more accessible.
He was awarded a Churchill Fellowship to explore accessible cycling models around the world, travelling to the US and Canada to visit adaptive cycling centres and meet with infrastructure developers and innovators.
His research identified five key elements needed to achieve truly accessible cycling for all: inclusive infrastructure, accessible facilities such as toilets and parking rests, clear, accurate, and consistent information, affordable and comfortable equipment, and a supportive community network that builds confidence and motivation.
Mr Wise has created an interactive "StoryMap" that explores these five pillars, includes personal insights, and features case studies of organisations already leading the way in adaptive cycling.